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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125273375 - International Paper Company
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
International Paper Company
865 John Riegel Rd
Riegelwood, NC 28456
Mailing Address:
865 John L. Riegel Rd., Riegelwood, NC 28456
Union Status: Union
SIC:2621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/13/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100350248 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 95012901 | 10/29/1997 | 11/06/1997 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 95012901 | 10/29/1997 | 11/06/1997 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #7 were performing maintenance work on the #3 power boiler. They were hoping to restart it so that they could continue a fuel transfer from natural gas to #6 fuel oil. An explosion occurred, killing Employee #1 and injuring the six other employees. Employee #2 was hospitalized; the remaining workers were treated and released.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, BOILER, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, FUEL OIL, HIGH PRESSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125273375 | Non Hospitalized injury | Foreign Body Ineye | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 125273375 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 125273375 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 125273375 | Non Hospitalized injury | Foreign Body Ineye | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 125273375 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 125273375 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 125273375 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 125273375 | Non Hospitalized injury | Foreign Body Ineye | Occupation not reported |